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TAILOR-MADE INDIA TOUR PACKAGES

Here at Shine Gold Tours India, we have one aim;
To show you the best of India, from an Indian perspective.

We are a friendly, family-run tour company. This gives us the freedom to create tailor-made India Golden Triangle Tour, Rajasthan Tours and other India Tour Packages, especially for you. You will not be part of a larger group – just you, your travelling companions and your dedicated tour guide who will transport you in one of our air-conditioned vehicles such as a 5 seater Tata Indica or an 8 seater Toyota Innova, up to a 35 seater luxury coach to match the size of your group, ensuring comfort for you and your luggage.

Having stressed our philosophy of tailor-made India tours we have, however, put together some suggestions to help you in the planning stage of your individual tour development so please check out some of our most popular tours.

All our tour guides have a wealth of local knowledge. They'll be happy to answer your questions and can help you seek out India's hidden gems. Because our tours are just for you, you can spend as long or as short a time at each site as you wish – depending on your interests and your mood on the day.

We also ensure you get the best local prices for your travel and accommodation, but you have the peace of mind of knowing that your holiday arrangements are booked before you travel to India. We are the best when it comes to providing travel services for Golden Triangle Tours and Rajasthan Tours.

If you want to know more about travelling with Shine Gold Tours India and India Tours, why not read our Frequently Asked Questions page, take a look at some Useful Links on related websites or check out the photos in our Gallery!

3rd June 2014 More photographs added to the Gallery from clients Alan Rewhorn.

20th April 2014 New photographs added to the Gallery from clients Andre and Judith Roberts showing their visit to the Taj Mahal and their Royal Enfield tour around Goa.

1st Jan, 2013 Children in U.P benefit from a free school founded by Shine Gold Tours India - please click on the Tab "CHILDREN'S HAPPY SCHOOL" to find out mor.

30th Aug, 2012Tiger cubs born in Sariska Reserve - August 2012, Four years after a tigress from Ranthambhore was introduced into Sariska Reserve at least 1 cub has been born. The mother (ST2) and a cub were photographed in August 2012 by a standing camera and reserve staff believe that there could be at least 2 cubs in all. Great news for the conservation programme. SGTI organises tours which include visits to Sariska.

1st Aug, 2012Notable dates in August - 10th is Sri Krishna Janmashtami, the Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna; 15th August is Indian Independence Day when Manmohan Singh (the Indian Prime Minister) will hoist the Indian Flag at Delhi's Red Fort and address the nation from its ramparts to celebrate the 1947 independence from British rule.

6th July, 2012"A lovely day in Delhi today" says Asif, "It's raining!". The monsoons have started and the temperature has dropped from 45 degrees.

29th June, 2012H.H. Dalai Lama - "Think globally", " Develop your inner values" and "Keep your optimism" the 3 take home messages from his public talk during his recent visit to the UK. June 2012.

16th June, 2012Delhi Mango Festival [The Talkatora Stadium in Delhi] -The International Mango Festival in Delhi features an array of recreational events and activities associated with mangoes, like mango eating competitions, quizzes, mango slogan writing, mango carving, childrens shows, mango folk performances, mango tasting, and plenty of the 1,100 varieties of mangoes to go around. Some of the traditional and exceptional mango varieties are Langda, Dasheri, Alphonso, Fasli, Bombay Green, Chausa, Sindheri, and many more hybrid species of the fruit.

30th April, 2012
May sees the festival of Buddha Jayanti which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautam Buddha. Celebrations take place at the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi, with prayer meetings and colourful events.

18th April, 2012
Kumbh Mela 2015 - 27th January to 25th February 2013 sees the planetary alignment that dictates the timing and location of the Allahabad Kumbh Mela, the Hindu pilgrimage which will see the gathering of millions at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna to cleanse their souls in the holy water. Check our webpage - spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.

17th April, 2012Buddha Jayanti
Buddha Jayanti also named 'Buddha Purnima' is a sacred festival for Buddhists as it is the Birthday of Lord Buddha who founded Buddhism. This festival falls on a full moon day of the fourth lunar month of Vaisakh which comes in May. Three significant events are celebrated on this day which is the Birth of Lord Buddha, Lord Buddha attaining supreme wisdom and finally Lord Buddha attaining Nirvana which is complete extinction of oneself at 80 years of age.

Mother's Day
Mother's Day is the latest addition in the list of festivals in Delhi and is celebrated on the second Sunday of May.

1st Feb, 2012
Tiger Dynasty - on the 1st of February BBC 2 ran a magnificently filmed documentary following 2 years in the life of a male and female tiger introduced to Sariska National Pak from nearby Ranthambore. If you missed the programme it is available on the BBC i-player. Also please check out our wildlife tours which now cover Sariska and Ranthambore.

6th Dec, 2011
The temperature in Delhi is beginning to cool - down to 28 degrees - and Asif is wearing 2 pullovers!!

17th Nov, 2011
The recent F1 event in Nodia was great success for India. SGTI was able to contribute by airport pick-up and drop-off and chauffeuring attendees from their hotels to the race track. H&E, visitors from the UK, said we picked them up promptly at the airport gave them a warm welcome to India, a very reliable service during the event and they will recommend SGTI to friends.

25th Oct, 2011
Delhi is never short of festivals - Diwali major Hindu festival from the 26th October for 5 days - Eid al-Adha the Muslim festival on the 6th November - the Buddhist Bodhi Day on the 8th December - the Christian festival of Christmas on 25th December and New Year on 1st January then Guru Gobind Singh's Guru Parab on January 5th. Delhi can be one long celebration.

6th Oct, 2011
Delhi's open spaces include Nehru Park and the Rose Garden, (the best time for the Rose Garden is December and January). Take a trip also to the exquisite Lodhi Gardens.

19th Sep, 2011
Delhi is a shopper's paradise - Chandni Chowk where you can haggle for just about anything, Chanakyapuri's upmarket boutiques for better quality (and higher priced) goods and Connaught Place for international brand stores.

16th August, 2011
Another 5 seater a/c Tata Indica for our fleet.

15th August, 2011
A baby son (Danesh) for Asif, our joint owner.

6th Sep, 2011Indian festivals. We are currently celebrating 10 days of Ganesh Chaturthi.
For other Indian festivals check out www.timeanddate.com/calendar/?country=35